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1. The Dimes: Making history by telling it November 20, 2009 Oregon Music Newsby Barbara Mitchell on November 18, 2009Sometimes the story behind a recording can eclipse the music itself, as it has repeatedly with local folk-pop outfit The Dimes.Stories about the band tend to focus on its unusual subject materials — the songs on the band’s first album were the result of a discovery of a bunch of Depression-era newspapers under the floorboards of guitarist Pierre Kaiser’s house, while the brand new album, "The King Can Drink The Harbor Dry" is a postcard to Boston and its rich history, from the martyrdom of Mary Dyer through the Revolutionary War, the suf... (read more) Author: Matt Bratschi

2. Types Of Kick Drum Samples November 19, 2009 There are many different types of kick drum samples available for music producers today. Beat making is such an involved activity that having to use the same samples over and over can really kill your creativity. This is especially true with kick drum sounds as these are an elemental ingredient to just about every rhythm and blues, hip hop, rap, pop and rock song on the charts and underground today. A kick drum sample has a few phases, the first being the start or attack. If the attack is very strong, you will be able to hear the introduction of the kick through many other instruments and s... (read more) Author: Brenda Nadic

3. Plus free music downloads November 19, 2009 Young people should be mad about pop music and rock music and the music continues. The Internet as an unlimited number of sites that have musical themes and offers music downloads for a fee or for free.You will make up surprised at the huge appeal from the Beatles music, Michael Jackson music and Madonna music. Music industry expands globally with new artists who have, without exception, talents and abilities. Young people must be crazy for pop and rock music and ongoing. These mp3 songs are lying in at one box in the middles of auditors or music fans. The deader of music lovers births ... (read more) Author: Ems Aleks

4. World Goes 'Gaga' For Pop Star's Debut Album November 14, 2009 Few music stars have had the immediate impact of Lady Gaga. Over the past year, her debut CD, The Fame, has produced four Number One Billboard Pop Songs chart hits: Just Dance, Poker Face, LoveGame, and Paparazzi - surpassing the previous record of three charttoppers achieved by Ace Of Base, and Avril Lavigne. Lady Gaga has also managed to create a unique persona defined as much by her songs as by her bizarre fashion. Lady Gaga was nominated for nine MTV Awards and recently for five American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year.Stefani Germanotta tried a subtler approach to the music ... (read more)

5. Strange Orange Tongue Music New Single November 16, 2009 New Music ReviewListen - Side Two - By Strange Orange TongueSOT Single Called The Side 2Strange Orange Tongue, the Denver rap-pop satirists responsible for such wackiness as Silver Dollar Nips and Getting High On So Many Levels are back with a brand new album, The Lift. Bobbing and weaving between funny and deep, the SOT are best known for causing massive and rapid controversey with their music - we'll see when The Lift arrives later this winter season.The second single, released today is "The Side 2". Strange Orange Tongue has been known to drop political dissertation into the lyrics howeve... (read more) Author: Monnica Berentz

6. 3 Tips to Follow When Buying an iPod Case November 13, 2009 The iPod is among the most popular gadgets in use around the world today. These shiny pieces of plastic and metal have become icons of pop culture. Highly functional and easy to use, these MP3 players are a must in any music lover's arsenal. Now once you buy your own iPod, you have to take special care to protect it. A wide variety of cases are available for the player that will protect it from dust as well as damage. Here are a few tips about keeping your iPod "healthy": 1. Strong, Durable Cases A strong case does not have to mean a dull case. There are plenty of colorful, vibrant ... (read more) Author: Puranjay Singh

7. Korean Pop: Super Junior takes home the ‘Super' Title November 13, 2009 Credited as the largest boy band in the world, the Korean pop boy band Super Junior is also a major icon in Asian pop scene. With its bestselling third album Sorry, Sorry, conquered the charts of several Asian countries especially in Thailand, Taipei, China, and Japan. The boy band, which is nicknamed by fans as SuJu or SJ, earned such popularity with their assorted sleek urban ballads and dance floor hits. Many people appreciate the boy band’s kinds of music because of their swoon-worthy and mature style. Moreover, SJ is also praised for their unrelenting R&B grooves, and of course, the... (read more) Author: Lara Nadezda

8. Scrubb: A Different Indie Approach November 13, 2009 Thai power-pop and rock group Scrubb bring to spotlight their softer side in an exceptional ‘Best of’ album. It is quite surprising to know that Thai indie band Scrubb in Thailand. ‘Surprising’ indeed since vocalist Muey Thawachpol Wongboonsiri and guitarist Ball Torpong Chantabuppha are grubby, sloppy musicians who flavor Beatlesque tunes with sympathetic lyrics. There are even no suggestions of rock star glamour to light them comparing to other, more vivid acts in the Thai music industry; although getting your way through their jam-packed venues during live performances might suggest ot... (read more) Author: Lara Nadezda

9. Addictive Shock Therapy: A Treat from Electronic Rock Band Nologo November 13, 2009 Thai band Nologo, a solid group that mixes post-punk music and new electronica that pulls listeners like gravity. Gravity, Nologo’s third album presents the band members armed with heavy guitars. Their soaring choruses seem to have claws that dig deep into mind and soul where it is nearly impossible to shake off. Knowing Thailand’s recent music scene, which seems to be passionate with bossanova covers or light acoustic pop, there are still several tracks from the album that are getting airplay due to a stimulating mash-up of genres, which are carefully packaged as gritty pop songs. Soul ... (read more) Author: Lara Nadezda

10. Loney, Dear: The Soothing Swedish Indie Music Artist November 13, 2009 Sweden is a place where more indie music artists could be found per square mile than any other place in the world. The Swedish music scene has gradually and steadily infiltrated the music world through performers like Jens Lekman, The Cardigans, The Hives, and Peter Bjorn and John. In addition, there is also Emil Svanängen, one-man home-recording wonder and a known multi-instrumentalist. In his tiny Stockholm apartment, he works and records his pieces just like cooking precious pop gems. With that, he has sold numerous copies of his first three albums on his website, on CD-R and other mp... (read more) Author: Lara Nadezda

11. In Commemoration of Jackson, the Lover of Ed Hardy November 12, 2009 To commemorate Michael Jackson, king of pop, the first branch trailer of concert film This Is It, produced by Sony, has been released yesterday.Many wonderful moment of Michael Jackson on the stage is looked back by this preview. The good reputation king of pop belongs to Michael Jackson.Michael Jackson is fashionable in music and clothes, and he is the leader of the two.It is a popular appointment that Michael Jackson was named a classic, since he has made great accomplishment in music. As a genuine in clothing, Michael Jackson could make every performance a fashion show.In daily li... (read more) Author: David Wachler

12. Michael Jackson an icon of style again November 12, 2009 In Michael Jackson’s “This Is It,” moviegoers do not see the elaborate costumes created for the tour that never was, bedazzled with 4 million Swarovski crystals and lighted up using LED technology. Those are on display at the O2 Arena in London, where the engagement had been scheduled to begin in July, and will go on to New York and Tokyo. But what they do see, in addition to tough and tender moments that humanize the pop singer, and one hell of a music and dance show, is an amazing array of designer outfits Jackson wore to rehearsals. A black leather, pagoda-sleeve jacket and a crys... (read more) Author: David Wachler

13. X-Factor -what is it all about? November 11, 2009 Reality shows are the most hyped programs in the entertainment world; especially in the music world. The X Factor is one such television music talent show originated in the United Kingdom. It was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. X-factor is a music reality show with a difference. The show allows anyone and everyone for audition. Open to four different categories of competitors, including under 25 Girls, under 25 Boys, over 25, and groups, the X Factor is the latest buzz of the season. Since its initiation it is one of the most popular shows worldwide. The competitions are held in variou... (read more) Author: Rohit Chhibber

14. What Makes Country Music country? November 10, 2009 It has been around for decades, growing back in the 1920's with such artists as 'Eck" Robertson and Jimmie Rodgers, but this has come far since them, in leaps and bounds and has become unrecognizable to some and unpalatable to others. It can be hard to imagine how the two eras of Country Music could be so different yet the same. With such diversity among artist and sub genres such as Pop and Rock, just what makes Country Music Country? Instrumental Is it the instruments? Traditionally it had fiddles and even high spirited instrumentals, and later slow simple chords, but if that makes, t... (read more) Author: Joe Hansen

15. The Top 5 Modern Country Singers November 10, 2009 Modern Country Music is often regarded as not country at all, lacking the fundamental principles of traditional. Such are the changing times where Pop meets Country and is regarded as Country. So whether good or bad, who are the top modern Country Singers? 5: Zac Brown Band Zac Brown Band is an award winning band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have released four albums, the first in 2004, and three singles, with two number ones "Chicken Fried" and "Toes," and a number two "Whatever it is." With a good steady start, they are growing in popularity and slowly becoming recognized as a good Cou... (read more) Author: Joe Hansen

16. The Top 5 Best Country Love Songs November 10, 2009 It is all about pain and frequently about love, whether it's loss of love, or unrequited love, just like many pop songs, but the Country songs tell a story, and the heartfelt words are often enough to bring a tear to even the strongest eye. But with all the Country Love songs you can listen to, which are the best and which ones should you choose to listen to. 5: "I Fall to Pieces" Patsy Cline Patsy Cline was born September 8th 1932 and enjoyed success as a Country Music singer, crossing over into Pop, and is considered one of the most successful artists. "I Fall to Pieces," was released... (read more) Author: Joe Hansen

17. Cross Country - Why Country Music Isn't Just Country Music November 10, 2009 Once upon a time, Country was Country, it was easily discernable for other genres and it did not cross openly into other genres, or so Music Purists like to believe. Today it is not unusual to see several "cross-genres" of Country Music, bringing in elements of pop, rock and folk, but then again it is not easy to forget that Music has its roots in folk, gospel and has often crossed the genre lines throughout its history. So here are some subgenres you might see. Pop To some this is the ultimate blasphemy, after all 'pop' is all about upbeat tunes and positive lyrics, the opposite of Coun... (read more) Author: Joe Hansen

18. Ed Hardy clothing design with tattoo themes November 05, 2009 To commemorate Michael Jackson, king of pop, the first branch trailer of concert film This Is It, produced by Sony, has been released yesterday.Many wonderful moment of Michael Jackson on the stage is looked back by this preview. It is Michael Jackson who was called king of pop.To call him king of pop, it means not only in music, but also in fashion area.Michael Jackson, the king of pop, is also a classic for its incomparable achievement in music. Michael Jackson is very brilliant in clothing, so he could make every performance a fashion show.In daily life, he loved Edhardy, and in h... (read more) Author: David Wachler

19. ‘This Is It' Michael Jackson November 01, 2009 Awesomeness! Absolutely awesome. I’m referring to Michael Jackson’s movie stage performance “This Is It”. Ladies and gentlemen, this really is “it”. The last and final works of MJ about to show the world that he is still King of Pop and always will be the ultimate performer. If you notice I’m not using “was” past tense here. Because I believe very much that MJ’s music is still alive with all of us. And it is because of that he himself will never die. Watching the man perform at 50 and seeing creativity develop right from the core is spectacular. You are seeing the man hims... (read more) Author: Linora Low

20. How to start your own record label November 01, 2009 Hello, I'm here to give you the run down on starting your own record label. It may sound like a daunting task but it's really not as hard as most people might think...if you approach it in a structured manner. What I mean by that is, you need a plan and if you stick to that plan it will go smoothly. Your plan will include goals and strategies. Map out what needs to be done then when and how you expect to accomplish it. My first task or thing that needs to be done no matter what the project is research and whether you know it or not, that's what you're doing right now. Once you have all t... (read more) Author: B Palmer

21. Why ladies like replica luxury fashion handbags? November 01, 2009 In people’s eyes, ladies like go shopping usually in their leisure time, with their husband, boyfriend, or girlfriend on their leisure time, even they don’t have anything to buy in their mind. They look around in the shopping mall, talking about what’s popular product and what’s their favorite color or what is the fashion trend in this season, what’s the fashion handbags people love most in the world, talking about some pop music, popular movie on show. Even they don’t have something to buy or even they don’t lack of any clothing in their case, they love to go to shopping mall to search for so... (read more) Author: Jerry Zhang

22. Singers Sherrie Erickson and Stacie Nicole Reach Finals of Female Solo Artist Song Contest October 27, 2009 Sherrie Erickson is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from British Columbia, Canada. At age eight, Sherrie’s father placed his guitar in her lap and taught her the basics. From there she became an active part of a family of singers and musicians harmonizing with her mother and sisters. She has performed with her parents at weddings, churches, and fairs. As a singer/songwriter, stay-at-home mom she has been through the joys and difficulties of marriage, motherhood, mortgages, and life in general, she uses these experiences as inspiration for many of her songs. Her song "Happy" has been a big... (read more) Author: Ben Yater

23. Michael Jackson's "This Is It" offers memories October 27, 2009 Passionate King of Pop fans can get excited for MJ’s “This Is It” album release arriving in stores internationally on Oct.26 and in the U.S. on Oct. 27. The album is available for fans to purchase just a day before the worldwide release of the documentary/concert film of the same name. The “This Is It” film hitting theaters on Oct. 28 will chronicle MJ’s rehearsals and preparations for his London concert series which sadly never happened due to his untimely death. Columbia Pictures acquired rights to the footage of the “This Is It” concert series’ rehearsals and created the film tribute to giv... (read more) Author: Royce Westlake

24. Michael Jackson - A real legend October 27, 2009 Almost all the legends were associated with controversies at some stage of their life but all of them left those shadows very far behind them. When people first heard about controversies surrounding Michael, they thought that the king of pop is finished and he will never be known for his music, but he is still live in the heart of music lovers with his great composition. The best part of Michael Jackson’s life was that he navigated and lived through these tough situations even though is seemed he wont come out. The court battles involving the two boys, the many concerts organized and fail... (read more) Author: Tony Brown

25. Electric Valentine releases "Body to Body" music video October 26, 2009 Their popularity exploded on myspace. A young band named “Electric Valentine.” They are Lauren and Chris, a dynamic pop-dance duo from southern California that play live shows every other day it seems. Currently touring in China, Electric Valentine has racked up over 1,000,000 plays and almost 30,000 fans on Myspace. Yes, Myspace is still kicking, and apparently a place where even the smallest independent band can still have a major record label sized audience. From small venues to large, EV rocks every crowd the same way, with an explosive electronic dance style and powerful female vocals, th... (read more) Author: Maddy Bowers

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